Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1944, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, The Far East, Volume V

741.8411/11–2944: Telegram

The Minister in Ethiopia (Caldwell) to the Secretary of State

Addis Ababa, November 29, 1944—10 p.m.
[Received November 29—3:50 p.m.]

248. Re Legation’s 245, November 27. Acceptance by Emperor this evening of British formula in which Ethiopia as contribution of ally to prosecution of war places reserved areas and Ogaden under administration of British military for life of agreement ensures resumption of negotiations and makes possible successful conclusion. Copies of documents in pouch on tomorrow morning’s plane.²⁹

Caldwell

29. Despatch No. 296, November 29, from the Minister in Ethiopia, not printed.